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Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station

The Lao-China Railway Company has announced plans to introduce an automated parking fee collection system at Vientiane Station as part of a pilot project scheduled to begin between August and September this year. The initiative aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the station’s parking operations. In a press briefing...

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Tourism Fuels Revenue Surge in Luang Prabang in Five Months of 2025

Luang Prabang earned nearly LAK 700 billion (USD 32 million) in the first five...

Lao Inflation Rate Eases to 7.2 Percent in June

Laos’ inflation rate eased for the second month in a row, falling to 7.2...

Laos-China Railway Warns Against Trespassing and Climbing Barriers

The Laos-China Railway Company is warning people who trespass or illegally climb over barriers that their actions could be deadly. Residents were caught by railway...

Laos Issues New Legislation Authorizing Natural Timber Product Exports

The Lao government has issued new legislation authorizing the export of natural wood products. The new regulation is aimed at boosting production and wood processing,...

Laos Oil Refinery in Xieng Khouang to Begin Production Soon

Laos' new oil refinery in Xieng Khouang Province will begin processing crude oil in the coming months. The refinery, located in Pek District, Xieng Khouang Province,...

Vientiane’s Saysettha District to Rezone Roadside Shops and Restaurants

Authorities in Saysettha District of Vientiane Capital are to rezone stalls selling construction materials and roadside restaurants. Major roads in Saysettha District have experienced traffic...

Rice Prices Rise in Asia Amid Stockpiling, Conflict

Global events including lockdowns and conflict have pushed rice prices upward across Asia. Rice prices in Asia rose this week on account of several situations,...

Laos-China Railway Opens Luang Prabang Ticket Office

The Laos-China Railway has opened an official ticket sales office in Luang Prabang to better facilitate the purchase of tickets along major stops. The ticket...